The event French-American Biotech Connection will be held Wednesday, April 4, 2007 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies.  The event will compare two successful approaches to fostering innovation in the life sciences.  The speakers will include as follows:

• François Ferré Ph.D., CEO, Althea Technologies, Member, Tech Coast Angel
• Luc Rousseau, Vice-Minister of Industry, General Directorate for French Enterprises
• Professeur Fabien Calvo Ph.D., Chairman, Hospital Saint Louis, Medicen bio-cluster
• Antoine Cournot, President EUCROF (European CRO Federation) and CEO, Therapharm
• Dr Catherine Lassale, MD, Scientific, Pharmaceutical and Medical Affairs Director, Leem
• Patrick Seroin, Attorney at Law, Fidal
• Jacques Warcoin, European Patent Attorney; European Trademark and Design Attorney, Cabinet Regimbeau.